The blog of Eric Blauer...officially known as Frederick Christian Blauer IV

Friday, December 26, 2008

Longing for Aslan...

Yesterday I spent about 4 hours raking and shoveling snow off the roofs of my house and garage. As I stood there on top of a ladder with an avalanche of snow descending over my head and onto my son below who was holding the ladder...I found myself getting tired of the cold and heavy grip of the White Witch of winter.

Today as I was preparing for Sunday in 1 Corinthians 11:26, I read this verse: "...You proclaim (preach) the Lord’s death until He comes."...I was moved by the part: "Until He comes". What hope is packed up in that verse. Like a flower in bud, yet to unfold, but in the right season it opens up all its beauty for the waiting world. I too am waiting for the return of Jesus.

Waiting, remembering, longing...for the return of Lion of the tribe of Judah...to end this very long winter.

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About Me

I am Frederick Christian Blauer IV, but I go by Eric, it sounds less like a megalomaniac but still hints at my Scandinavian destiny of coastal conquest and ultimate rule. I have accumulated a fair number of titles: son, brother, husband, father, pastor, writer, artist and a few other more colorful titles by my fanged fans. I am a lover of story be it heard, read or watched in all beauty, gory or glory. I write and speak as an exorcist or poltergeist, splashing holy water, spilling wine and breaking bread between the apocalypse and a sleeping baby. I am possessed by too many words, confess to be a literary bulimic with blog as my toilet: www.fcb4.tumblr.com. I am employed as a pastor from across the tracks on 'that' side of town, where I serve the Christ of the concrete. I have more questions than answers, grey hairs than brown, fat than muscle, fire than fireplace and more love from wife, family and friends than a sinner should be blessed with in one lifetime.